Description
The self-titled debut album by the American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Tom Autry was released on StarSong Records in 1975 as the label’s very first effort. The album was recorded and mixed by Phil York assisted by Glen Pace at Autumn Sound Studios in Garland, Texas; with Tom Autry, Spike Bailey, Wayne Donowho, and Darrell A. Harris producing. All songs written by Tom Autry.
Debut LP for the Star Song label. Tom’s a keyboard guy and he boasts an impressive line-up here: Bosendorfer Piano, RMI 668X Piano, RMI Keyboard Computer, Clavinet D6, Elka 490 Strings and Mini-Korg K-2 Synthesizer. Unlike his later Blood Of The Lamb album, however, there are no real blatant space moods to speak of here, as the aim is more toward country-flavored soft rock, MOR and ballads. Very mellow, but nicely done. Lots of Jesus titles like «Jesus, I’m Glad That You Found Me», «Jesus, I Want To Give My Life To You», «Jesus, You Are The Real Live Sonshine» and «Jesus, I Want To Walk Closer To You». Players include Fletch Wiley (flute, trumpet, flugelhorn) and Al Perkins (steel guitar, lead guitar). [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Jesus, I’m Glad That You Found Me” – 3:07
A2. “All I Really Need” – 3:05
A3. “God Is Real” – 3:15
A4. “Jesus, I Want To Give My Life To You” – 2:55
A5. “Real Live Sonshine” – 2:36
Side Two
B1. “As It Was In The Days Of Noah” – 4:56
B2. “Walk Me Through Another Valley” – 2:38
B3. “Father, Father, I Love You Today” – 3:20
B4. “Jesus, I Want To Walk Closer To You” – 2:45
B5. “If His Light Doesn’t Shine” – 4:51
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape and 12-inch vinyl LP by StarSong Records.
CREDITS. Production directed by Tom Autry, Spike Bailey, Wayne Donowho, and Darrell A. Harris producing. Recorded and mixed by Phil York at Autumn Sound Studio, Garland, TX. Contributing engineer: Glen Pace. Mastered by Al Perkins at ABC Recording in Los Angeles, CA. Photography by Bob Thigpen.
Musicians: Tom Autry (Bösendorfer Piano, RMI 668X Piano, RMI Keyboard computer, Clavinet D6, Elka 490 Strings, Mini-Korg K-2 Synthesiser), Fletch Wiley (Flute, Trumpet, Flugel Horn), Mickey Raphael (Harmonica), James Pritchett (Acoustic Guitar), Al Perkins (Steel Guitar, Lead Guitar), Ernie Chapman (Bass), Paul Leim (Drums).
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